Product classification
HS code for Wrought beryllium: 8112.19
Beryllium and articles thereof, wrought other than waste and scrap.
Classification of wrought beryllium under HS 8112.19
Wrought beryllium is assigned to HS code 8112.19. This code is designated for beryllium and articles made of beryllium that have been mechanically worked. The term "wrought" implies that the metal has been transformed from its raw, unwrought state into specific shapes like bars, rods, or sheets through processes such as rolling, extrusion, or forging. According to the Chapter 81 notes of the Harmonized System, base metals and their articles are classified based on their processing stage. Subheading 8112.19 specifically excludes powders, waste, and scrap, which are classified elsewhere, ensuring that only semi-finished and finished beryllium products are captured here. This classification is essential for tracking the trade of high-performance materials used in aerospace, defense, and nuclear industries. Because beryllium is a specialty metal with unique properties, the HS system provides specific subheadings to distinguish it from more common base metals. The classification also covers alloys of beryllium, provided that beryllium is the predominant metal by weight and the alloy is not specifically covered by another chapter, such as copper-beryllium master alloys.
- Covers
- Beryllium rods and bars used in structural applications
- Beryllium sheets and plates for aerospace components
- Beryllium foil used in X-ray equipment windows
- Beryllium wire and profiles
- Beryllium tubes and pipes
- Machined articles and finished parts made of beryllium
- Also under 8112.19
- Materion beryllium optical components
- Airbus satellite structures using beryllium
- NASA's James Webb Space Telescope beryllium mirrors
Codes often confused with 8112.19
Common mistake. Beryllium is often misclassified under HS code 8112.12, which covers unwrought beryllium and beryllium powders. If the material has been shaped into a bar or sheet, it is no longer unwrought. Another common mistake is using HS code 8112.13, which is strictly for waste and scrap. Furthermore, copper-beryllium alloys are often incorrectly placed here; if copper predominates by weight, the material should be classified under Chapter 74 (typically 7403.29 or 7407), as beryllium is then considered an alloying element rather than the base metal.
Top exporters and importers of HS 811219 (the code used for wrought beryllium), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 811219 (the code used for wrought beryllium) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 63% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 26% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 811219, not only wrought beryllium.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $32M 63% of world exports
- 2 Kazakhstan $11M 23% of world exports
- 3 Germany $2.8M 5.5% of world exports
World total: $50M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Russia* ~$9.6M 26% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 France $4.7M 13% of world imports
- 3 Germany $4.5M 12% of world imports
World total: $37M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for wrought beryllium
Brazil classifies wrought beryllium under NCM 8112.19.00: HS 8112.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about wrought beryllium
What is the HS code for Wrought beryllium?
The HS code for Wrought beryllium is 811219 (Beryllium and articles thereof; wrought other than waste and scrap). The HS code for wrought beryllium and articles thereof is 8112.19.
How do I classify Wrought beryllium for customs?
Wrought beryllium is classified under HS code 811219 — Beryllium and articles thereof; wrought other than waste and scrap. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are beryllium powders classified as wrought beryllium?
No, beryllium powders are classified under HS code 8112.12 as they are considered a primary or unwrought form of the metal.
Which countries are the top exporters of wrought beryllium (HS 811219)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 811219 (the code used for wrought beryllium) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($32M, 63% of world exports), Kazakhstan ($11M) and Germany ($2.8M). World exports came to about $50M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of wrought beryllium (HS 811219)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 811219 (the code used for wrought beryllium) in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $9.6M, 26% of world imports), France ($4.7M) and Germany ($4.5M). World imports came to about $37M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Wrought beryllium the same in all countries?
The base HS code 811219 for Wrought beryllium is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for wrought beryllium in Brazil?
In Brazil, wrought beryllium (HS 811219) is classified under NCM 8112.19.00.